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Kona Community Hospital at risk of closure due to outdated utilities
The nearly 50-year-old Kona Community Hospital — built in 1974 — runs the risk of closure every day due to outdated utilities and is lobbying the State Legislature for funding to deal with the problems.
Hawai´i on Brink of Healthcare Crisis as Pandemic Booms
The State and County of Hawai´i are on the edge of a healthcare crisis.
Traveling Physician, Nurse Meant For KCH Test Positive For Coronavirus
The two employees, a locum physician and a nurse traveler, tested positive during mandatory pre-employment testing prior to beginning work at the hospital.
KCH Announces COVID-19 Testing for Potentially Exposed Family Members, Hospital Visitors
Testing is drive-through only. No walk-ups or bike-ups will be allowed.
Kona Community Hospital Confirms Two New Cases of COVID-19
The hospital will hold an on-site COVID-19 testing clinic Thursday to test all hospital staff for potential exposure at the hospital.
Traveling Physician at Ka‘ū Hospital Tests Positive for COVID-19
After months without incident, Big Island healthcare facilities have reported multiple cases of COVID-19 among medical staff over the last week.
KCH Resumes Elective Procedures
In order to manage and plan for the COVID-19 pandemic, KCH stopped all elective, nonemergent procedures on March 19.
KCH Admits First Coronavirus Patient
Kona Community Hospital admitted its first positive case of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
KCH Closes Visitation
This emergency measure is being taken to help minimize risk of potential COVID-19 exposure to patients, their loved ones, and hospital employees.
KCH to Receive $1.5 Million in CIP Funds
The State awarded Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation with $1.5 million in Capital Improvement Project funding for a variety of upgrades and renovations at KCH.
KCH Integrates Cancer Support Community
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) Cancer Center hosted an open house event on Sept. 14, 2019, to introduce its partnership with The Cancer Support Community (CSC).
KCH Announces DAISY Award Winner
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) last week named Liana Steindamm as its 3rd quarter DAISY Award recipient for extraordinary nursing.
KCH Recognizes ICU for Infection Prevention
Kona Community Hospital recently recognized its Intensive Care Unit for infection prevention.
$100,000 Grant Brings KCH Closer to New Telemetry System
A family-operated philanthropic organization donated the funds to the foundation. The organization has ties to the South Kona area, but has requested to remain anonymous.
KCH Receives International ‘Baby-Friendly’ Award
Baby-Friendly Birth Facility designation is given after a rigorous on-site survey.
KCH, HHSC West Hawai’i Region Board Chairman Dies
Kona Community Hospital officials say William Cliff died “suddenly” while on vacation with his family. Cliff was 75 years old.
KCH Bids Aloha to Retiring Oncologist
Beginning Monday, Feb. 1, The Queen’s Health System will provide radiation oncology physician coverage daily to the KCH Radiation Oncology Clinic.
KCH Receives $25K Grant From FHB
The telemetry system assists in monitoring heart rate, heart rhythm, breathing, and other vitals at a patient’s bedside and at a remote location, like a nurse’s station.
